A Good Science Funding Manifesto – Good Science Project | 2022

"We need good science in the US. Good science helps us understand the universe and use this knowledge to push the boundaries of what is possible to achieve. Since the government spends many billions of dollars to support science, we need that funding system to work well. What would a good science funding system look like? ... Good science funding would provide stable funding for infrastructure like tools, technologies, and software, as well as compensation and career advancement for staff scientists and statisticians.  Good science funders would be responsive to new developments and would consistently rethink their structure and practices, rather than being tied to decades-old ideas and assumptions.  Good science funding would impose minimal administrative burdens, so as to give scientists sufficient time to focus on their work...."